FreeX Blast
| Blast | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | FreeX |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The FreeX Blast is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Blast was designed as an intermediate glider. Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Operational history
[edit]Reviewer Noel Bertrand reported that the Blast was commercially successful in 2003.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Blast S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.5 m2 (264 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 90 kg (121 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Blast M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m2 (301 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Blast L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.0 m2 (334 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Blast L)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 31.0 m2 (334 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.05:1